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Ski sizeing question

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Stringsteeze
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I'm wondering what size of ski to get.
I weigh 125, I'm 5'11" tall, and I'm an expert skier.
I've already purchased 181 Salomon suspects but are they too big?
I've researched a lot online but the results aren't consistent. So I wanna here from you guys! What's a good size?
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Lus146
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What kind of skiing? That plays a big role in it. And be specific, small park stuff, big park stuff, back country, powder, trees, bumps, cruising groomers, fast groomers. Whatever you spend your time most on.
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ModMommy
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What will you be skiing, condition wise, mountain wise? Do you want a stiff ski, or one that allows for a little more give? Do you like rocker?

I ski on 172,176, 179, and 183.(and I'm 5'8") Each skis is a different length for what conditions I'm skiing, and to compensate for the ski shape. More info please!!!!!
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Stringsteeze
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Ill be skiing the Midwest, mainly a slope style course and a rail yard.
I like a very responsive ski so I got these stiff suspects and the graphics are sexy
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tomPietrowski
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stringsteezeIll be skiing the Midwest, mainly a slope style course and a rail yard.
I like a very responsive ski so I got these stiff suspects and the graphics are sexy


You woul probably be better on the 176 as you're so light and the suspect is pretty stiff but so long as your skiing harder and faster you should be fine. The suspect has a ton of pop so although you won't find them overlay playfull they will boost
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OregonDead
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stringsteezeIll be skiing the Midwest, mainly a slope style course and a rail yard.
I like a very responsive ski so I got these stiff suspects and the graphics are sexy


Have fun with your new skis. If you are 5'11" it is hard to say that 181s are too long. Remember to eat a big breakfast that will stick to your ribs.
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ModMommy
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tomPietrowskiYou woul probably be better on the 176 as you're so light and the suspect is pretty stiff but so long as your skiing harder and faster you should be fine. The suspect has a ton of pop so although you won't find them overlay playfull they will boost


This. You have the hight, but your weight isn't really up there. 181 could work for you, but 176 is Finn alert you spin around and be more all around playful.
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